Astartes of the Bear School

Chapter 1884-1856. Fundamentalist Negotiations
Seeing the unmoved expressions on the faces of those whose colors had faded below, Servis felt half relieved.

Sure enough, the person who came looking for them was only searching for their missing companion, not because they had actually discovered any crucial information.

Dolores was able to find her way here because she had some clues, but that was mainly because this woman had taken it upon herself to treat Servis as a friend.

Ah, friend?

Beneath the magic professor's mask, inside the mouth sealed by golden mesh threads, a mocking and playful smirk played on his lips.

This silly woman thinks that just because they both know Gideon Ofnier, they can be considered friends?

She probably hasn't even figured out what's inside that Sir Hundred Wisdom!

However, it was precisely because he found it so interesting that Servis deliberately left some seemingly horrifying clues during Dolores's investigation, luring her here and ultimately capturing her in one fell swoop.

So Dolores did indeed glimpse some of the truth, but she had no time or opportunity to pass it on to anyone else!

After having a rough idea of ​​what information Lan En possessed and his current understanding of the situation, Servis's emotions stabilized.

"I am just a magician who is obsessed with research, the Faded One."

The magic professor spoke with great distress yet sincerity.

“I don’t know why your Faded One companions came here. Look at this mage tower. I just wanted to try to get close to the Golden Tree on the Altan Plateau.”

"In the eyes of those decadent mages, this kind of research is a betrayal of the stars, but to be honest, hasn't Lord Rdagan always been dedicated to resolving the conflict between the Golden Dynasty and Lienia? He even proposed the [Golden Law Fundamentals]!"

"I built this Phantom Mage Tower to escape the persecution of the Corrupt Mages, but who knew that you Round Table Faded Ones would come looking for trouble?"

When Servis spoke, he seemed quite indignant and aggrieved.

Because that makes sense.

As the second king consort and king of Elden, Radagan was far inferior to the First King, Gavri, in terms of both legal authority and prestige.

In the hearts of the people of the border region, the greatest legal basis for Radagan's becoming king is that Queen Marika liked him and married him.

Everything he has now is actually tied to Queen Marika.

He can only find ways to improve his reputation and influence on his own.

His answer is the "Golden Law Basicism".

This is a new direction for understanding the Golden Law.

In the world where the border is located, the Elden Ring is the foundation of the Golden Tree and the principle governing the world.

The gods are beings who reveal their laws to the Dharma Ring, causing it to begin operating on the Dharma Ring.

The law is the principles and morals that the gods want to uphold and spread throughout the world.

After the law was implemented by the Elden Ring, it naturally became the belief of the people.

In religious beliefs, there must be not only the fundamental 'scriptures', but also 'interpreters' who are responsible for interpreting the scriptures.

The scriptures and the interpretation of the scriptures are almost equally important.

【Golden Law Fundamentals】is the perspective from which Radagan interprets the belief in the Golden Law.

It can also be regarded as a branch of the Golden Law belief.

Perhaps it stems from the learning and mastery of magic during the years of marriage alliance with the Kalia royal family.

The fundamentalism of the Golden Law emphasizes that the Golden Law should not only be understood from the perspective of theological research and devout faith, but also through the study of mathematics, geometry, mechanics, and other disciplines, interpreting it from a rational analytical perspective.

Therefore, prayers born from the Golden Law fundamentalism often require learners to possess both firm faith and clear wisdom, making it a very difficult and profound subject.

Nowadays, at least in terms of folk beliefs, Radagan has indeed made quite a name for itself by relying on the Golden Law fundamentalism.

At least many churches now house statues of King Flåragon, instead of Queen Marika with outstretched arms bestowing grace.

The current King of Elden certainly desires to get more magicians and scholars involved in the fundamentalism of the Golden Law.

"This tower is only for researching and exploring the power of the Golden Tree?"

Lann moved closer to the magic circle that was imprisoning Dolores.

"Dolores' capture was just an accident?"

"I guarantee it!" the magic professor said solemnly. "Look, even though she's a Faded One with only one life, I haven't dealt with her yet, have I? I have absolutely no intention of being an enemy of the Round Table!"

Lan En remained silent for a short while, seemingly trying to discern the truthfulness of the other party's description.

“If what you say is true, then I hope we won’t take any more action,” Lann said again. “You remove the magic circle that’s suppressing Dolores, and we’ll leave your tower so you can teleport away using illusions.”

"Thank you, Golden Tree!" Servis shouted. "Let's get started!"

"Wait a minute!" Torisha, who was still standing on the steps outside the gate, suddenly interrupted, "Dolores's bow, and those Torina arrows! She put a lot of effort into making them."

“...Of course! Miss Perfumer, of course.”

Servis's smile froze for a moment, but when he saw out of the corner of his eye that the magical assassin from Seria had arrived at the bottom of the stairs where he was standing, he immediately agreed.

"The bow and arrows are behind you, Mr. Faded One, just reach out and take them."

Following the other party's instructions, Lann obtained Dolores's bow and quiver. The entire process was calm and steady.

The moon was high in the sky, and the golden tree shone with a soft, brilliant light, as if everything was moving towards a peaceful and harmonious future. But just after Lan En received the bow and arrows, he suddenly looked up at the two people on and off the opposite staircase.

He suddenly said something.

"You think I can't see that thing, buddy?"

Serlia the magical assassin and Servis on the stairs both froze at the same time!
Meanwhile, Lann released his grip, and the bow and quiver he was holding fell downwards beside the magic circle that had locked Dolores in place.

With a backhand flick, a flash of silver light appeared, and the Lake Maiden's Sword slashed through the air behind Lan En!
"Stuck!"

A soft, crackling sound of crystals shattering exploded around Lan En! And with the sound, a unique, dim yet transparent shard of sapphire magic crystal emerged from mid-air as the magical structure collapsed! It emitted a patch of deep blue light.

Seria's magical assassins are renowned for their skill in using undetectable magic to kill!
[Surprise Attack on the Demonic Gravel]!
Silent, colorless, and formless, Serlia's unique Shining Stone magic can take shape directly behind the enemy from a distance, and then strike the enemy from behind in a way that is as if they have been pulled back!
However, while this level of stealth technology may share a similar origin with the mosaic-like figures Lan En had previously witnessed, it is ultimately far inferior.

Lan En's [Spirit Vision] and his [Eagle Eye Vision] which kept him alert after entering the tower made any covert attack from behind seem silly and stupid.

"Don't move! Don't move if you don't want her to die!"

Selvis's scholarly demeanor vanished in an instant, replaced by a shrill scream as he attempted to continue using the hostages to threaten his opponent.

At the same time, he deliberately tried to tighten his grip on the small magic circle he was holding in his palm.

However, the silver light that had easily sliced ​​through the [Surprise Attack Magic Gravel] from behind just now habitually spun into a dazzling blade flower in Lan En's hand.

Then, with fluid and concise movements, it cut into the magic circle that was imprisoning Dolores!

'What do you think I was looking at while I was talking to you?'

Servis read those words into Lann's calm and confident gaze.

The tension and the anger of being looked down upon erupted simultaneously.

As Lann's blade was about to slash at the magic circle on the ground around Dolores, Servis sneered inwardly.

You foolish and incompetent brute! Do you think you can destroy the magic circle by destroying the ground? How much do you underestimate my skills?!

At the same time, he felt a little regretful.

After all, he had kept Dolores around for so long to satisfy his own interests. But now, shrinking the magic circle would only crush her.

Mixed with anger and regret, he was about to clench the small magic circle in his palm tightly.

but.

"..."

Beneath the mask of Servis, his eyes were blank.

He looked down at his palm. The small magic circle that mirrored the magic circle on the ground did not feel any resistance as it squeezed inward. It had simply disappeared when he squeezed it!

When he looked up again, he saw the ground floor of the lobby...

A sharp, shallow cut pierced through the floor where the magic circle was located.

But not only the floor tiles, but even the magic array patterns that were shimmering with blue-green brilliance and should have been unharmed were cut open!
The circular magic circle on the ground turned into scattered blue-green light spots and dissipated.

Confined within the ring, Dolores, whose body was squeezed and twisted, suddenly went limp, her limbs sprawling helplessly on the ground.

At this moment, Lan En released his grip, and the bow and arrow, which had been falling freely, landed on the ground simultaneously.

"bass!"

The witcher's figure vanished abruptly amidst a sharp scraping sound.

Where he disappeared, a straight line of shimmering powder spread out.

Torisha's perfumer skills were not to be underestimated, and she found an opportunity, though she dared not act rashly because of Lann's instructions.

However, accurately sprinkling those therapeutic and refreshing fragrance powders at a distance is also a skill that perfumers should possess.

The emergency treatment powder enveloped the unsuspecting Dolores.

When Lann reappeared, he was already in front of the Seria magic assassin at the bottom of the stairs!
However, when Lan En reappeared, he looked at the magic assassin in front of him with a somewhat curious expression.

The Serian assassin, whose magic had just been shattered by the Lake Maiden's sword, was now drawing his sword, lowering his center of gravity, his left hand on the scabbard, and his right hand on the hilt.

He stared intently at the Witcher who had suddenly appeared before him, his eyes fierce and focused.

In that instant, Lan En's deep eyes swept over the other person's entire body.

The sensitivity of bones, muscles, and even nerves... In the end, the Witcher's eyes settled on the Japanese katana at his waist.

Extremely abrupt.

His forward-moving body suddenly stopped, and he turned around, facing the assassin sideways.

And what followed was like a performance.

"Shh!"

A blue magical light, like a sliver of moonlight, unfolded along the trajectory of the Iaijutsu slash... It just grazed Lan En's silver hair as he turned to the side!

(End of this chapter)